Property Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

Position: Property Litigation Solicitor
Team: Property Dispute Resolution
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

About The Firm

Simpson Judge have partnered with a legal 500 full-service UK law firm, recognised for its dynamic and forward-thinking approach. Their Property Litigation team is ranked highly in both Chambers and Legal 500 and is known for delivering commercially focused, practical solutions to clients ranging from property developers and investors to landlords, tenants, and financial institutions.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Solicitor from NQ+ with experience handling a wide variety of contentious property matters and play a key role in supporting partners on complex, high-value disputes, as well as managing your own caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising and acting on a broad range of real estate disputes, including:

  • Landlord and tenant issues (lease renewals, dilapidations, rent reviews, forfeiture, and possession claims)

  • Easements, restrictive covenants, and boundary disputes

  • Property-related insolvency

  • Rights of light and development disputes

  • Property contract disputes, including option and overage agreements

• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision.

• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents.

• Conducting proceedings in the County Court, High Court, and Tribunal.

• Supporting partners on complex and strategic cases.

• Assisting in business development activities, including networking, seminars, and marketing initiatives.

• Keeping up to date with changes in property law and dispute resolution practice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ - 5 PQE, though other levels considered).

• Strong grounding in property litigation gained at a recognised firm.

• Excellent technical and drafting skills.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice.

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A commitment to client care and building long-term relationships.

What''s On Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career progression within a leading real estate litigation practice.

• Flexible working and a supportive, collaborative culture.

• Exposure to high-quality, complex, and varied work across a wide range of clients and sectors.

• Ongoing professional development and training

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

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